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OU03 CXW

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,811 mi
Last recorded147,811 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 CXW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 147,811 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 141,549 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension lowered

Pass 28 Feb 2022 131,663 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 131,155 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 131,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on indicating malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted including wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside hand brake efficiency low

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 128,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 128,449 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases right flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

eml pre 01/07/2003

Pass 27 Mar 2018 123,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad uneven wear compared to nearside rear (3.5.1g)

engine coolant low

Pass 30 Jan 2017 115,341 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 115,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 112,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light flickering very fast (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 105,025 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 98,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 85,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,701 miles

slight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 61,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,883 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,325 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 18,517 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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OU03 CXW is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 92,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU03 CXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU03 CXW registered?

OU03 CXW is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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